Negative impacts of media use on adolescents include poor body image, body dissatisfaction, disordered weight and shape-related behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, general negative mood, valuing appearance over competence, self-worth tied to weight, development of depressive symptoms or clinical depressive disorders, health risk behaviors like indoor tanning and skin bleaching, and decreased academic motivation and engagement in STEM fields for girls.

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  The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ...

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